1. Grant Lilly Interim Chief Executive Tourism Industry Association New Zealand

2. TRENZ 2012 270 NZ Exhibitors 27 first time Exhibitors 50+ new products 308 Buyers

3. Average number of overnight leisure trips expecting to take within NZ in the next six months – over time An AA survey released by the Tourism Industry Association New Zealand and conducted by Colmar Brunton – May 2012 –

4. Finances74 Too busy at work44 Family commitments20 Too busy outside work17 Didn’t have enough leave20 Other20 Finances74 Too busy at work44 Family commitments20 Too busy outside work17 Didn’t have enough leave20 Other20 What’s stopping people from travelling more? An AA survey released by the Tourism Industry Association New Zealand and conducted by Colmar Brunton – May 2012 –

5. An AA survey released by the Tourism Industry Association New Zealand and conducted by Colmar Brunton – May 2012 – Rotorua (also top in Dec 2011) (also 5 th in Dec 2011) * These are the destinations within NZ respondents would most like to visit in the next 6 months. Based on those taking personal trips in NZ in the next 6 months (n=921) Auckland Christchurch (also 2 nd in Dec 2011) (also 3 rd in Dec 2011) (also 4 th in Dec 2011) Queenstown 1 2 3 4 5 Wellington New Zealand’s hot spots for an autumn/winter holiday

6. An AA survey released by the Tourism Industry Association New Zealand and conducted by Colmar Brunton – May 2012 – In the next six months: 7% 4% of New Zealanders will be skiing 2% will be snowboarding will be doing both.

7. An AA survey released by the Tourism Industry Association New Zealand and conducted by Colmar Brunton – May 2012 – Preferred methods of finding and booking accommodation… Online accommodation website Online or email directly with accommodation provider Visit to travel agent or store Online or email through local tourist info/attraction provider Telephoning accommodation provider Find accommodation on arrival Other * Based on NZers who stay in accommodation. NB respondents could select more than one answer.

9. Mondayising Waitangi & Anzac Days Cycle trails National events strategy Local government

10. Political recognition Major foreign exchange earner Value to other sectors Regional value Export leverage

11. Quality infrastructure National convention centre Cruise ship port facilities Environment Christchurch

12. The border SmartGate Visa processing Air connectivity Government taxes

13. Relevant and timely information: visitor expenditure service quality and length of stay